CS2: The Best Mouse Sensitivity And DPI Settings

Learn about the best mouse sensitivity settings in CS2 and what you should set your DPI at to get the best accuracy.

In CS2, the Best Mouse Sensitivity setting depends on each player’s preference. Players with quick reflexes and sudden movements often like to set a high DPI, while a lower DPI tends to suit individuals with a calm approach with crosshair placement. Everyone has a different preference and playstyle, so choosing the best sensitivity settings is completely up to them.

In addition, we also spoke to HexT, a professional Counter-Strike player, who, in this respect, affirmed with confidence,

Crosshair is extremely important, and having a consistent DPI will ensure you develop muscle memory and best reflexes for the game.”

Key Takeaways
  • Players should note that the best mouse sensitivity settings completely depend on their preference.
  • Professional Counter-Strike 2 players prefer to set the DPI to 400 as it is the ideal setting, but players change it accordingly.
  • To increase the accuracy in Counter-Strike 2, players should turn off the mouse acceleration in all settings.
  • After turning off the mouse acceleration, players should increase sensitivity by themselves in-game.
  • Players can check their sensitivity settings by typing sensitivity in the console.

Ideal DPI To Use In CS2

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DPI Setting (Image Credits: eXputer)

The ideal DPI (built-in sensitivity in mouse) is 400, as many professional CS2 players often use the particular setting.

While your playstyle won’t match the professionals, you can set your DPI to 400 to see how it suits your gameplay. If you go for a higher CS2 DPI, you should note that the higher the number, the faster the pointer moves.

  • As I said before, the professional players of Counter Strike 2 prefer the 400 DPI for the best experience; however, I use 800 DPI and keep the in-game sensitivity low.
  • First of all, for better accuracy, go to Windows settings and uncheck Enhance Pointer Precision.
  • Doing so will disable the mouse acceleration and will increase the precision of your mouse.

CS2 Best Mouse Sensitivity

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Mouse Sensitivity (Screenshot Grab By eXputer)

As mentioned, the best mouse sensitivity setting in CS2 is what you like the best while playing. So, now the main question is how can you figure out which sensitivity suits you the best. You just have to choose a place and practice your aim. Start shooting and change the settings until you find the best mouse sensitivity setting.

Traning In CS2

Now, in order to find the perfect sensitivity for yourself, you have to download workshops from Steam and start shooting bots in the workshop maps. Try flicking from the head of one bot to the other, as it will make it easy for you to determine your sensitivity.

If you are in flicking, then raise your sensitivity by a small ratio until your flicks are accurate enough. In the same way, if you are out flicking, then start decreasing your sensitivity until you are satisfied with your flicks. The sensitivity where you are neither in flicking nor out flicking is most likely the suitable sensitivity for you.

How To Check Sensitivity In CS2

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Adjusting The Sensitivity (Image Credits: eXputer)

You can check your sensitivity settings by going to settings and clicking the Keyboard/Mouse option.

By doing so, your current sensitivity value will show up and then increase or decrease according to your preference. I would recommend you increase or decrease it in points, as they can also make a difference in-game. The whole process would take some time, but it will be worth it.

My Experience With Finding The Best Sensitivity

As for me, I also used the method mentioned above to find the best sensitivity for myself. However, I did not keep my training limited to workshop maps. Another thing that helped me in determining my perfect sensitivity was playing Deathmatches. Playing deathmatches can also help you find the perfect sensitivity for yourself, as they did with mine.

At first, you might not be able to perform your best with using the new preferred sensitivity setting, but eventually, you will be able to. You must keep practicing with that setting to get better at CS2.

That’s almost everything you want about the Best Sensitivity Settings For the Mouse In Counter-Strike 2.

While you are in it, you should also read the guide on how to change the FOV Settings in CS2 so you can change it according to your preference. After that, make sure to check out the guide on the Best Cases in CS2 and what they contain, along with their cost. When you are done with that, visit the page of the Arms Race Game Mode guide to figure out if the mode is available in CS2 or not.

While you are reading other Counter-Strike 2 guides, don’t forget to check out the Counter-Strike 2 review by one of our writers, Asad Ahmed.


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Naqib is a Guides Writer at eXputer. He is a passionate gamer and a die-hard anime fan since a very young age. Now, after gaining 15+ years of gaming experience and spending more than 5,000 hours on Valorant, Naqib creates content based on his firsthand knowledge of the most recent video games! You can further follow his gaming activities on his Steam profile.

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